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Too much coffee

Coffee may seem like it wakes you up, and it does. For a while. But when you drink too much, your body becomes dependent on the caffeinated drink. Research has shown that when people decrease their coffee intake, they actually feel less tired when morning comes around. Try to stick to just one cup in the morning and cut all coffee by midday. (Photo: Getty Images)

8 reasons you're tired that have nothing to do with sleep

No matter how much you sleep, it doesn’t seem to make a difference. The recommended eight hours? Forget it: You still wake up feeling like you were in the land of the dreamers for barely 30 minutes.

If you’re struggling with feeling overly tired, your sleeping habits may not be to blame. Everything from your diet to your loathing of exercise can wreak havoc on your mood, making you feel more tired than you should be.

For example, coffee may be your daily lifeblood, but it could also be the reason behind your fatigue. Same goes for what you’re having for breakfast.

Here are a few other reasons why you might be feeling sluggish, along with how to solve the problem once and for all.